Miramax plays World Film Series

Landmark to serve as primary exhibitor

Miramax Films is launching the World Film Series, a distribution program that will release at least 10 films each year, primarily foreign-language titles, in the top 20 U.S. markets.

Landmark Theaters, the nation’s largest exhibitor of specialized films with 52 theaters in 17 markets, will serve as the primary exhibition partner for the series, which will be underwritten by corporate sponsors.

International flavors

Miramax has begun acquiring films for the series, which will include some English-language pics from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia/New Zealand.

The series, which will begin later this year, will be overseen by Agnes Mentre, executive VP of acquisitions and co-productions, and Mark Gill, president of Miramax L.A.

Director of acquisitions Andrew Stengel will oversee day-to-day operations, while Lori Sale, senior VP of worldwide promotions, will oversee promotion of the program.

“(Co-chairman) Bob (Weinstein) and I have loved the excitement of discovering new and interesting films since we were kids,” said Miramax co-chairman Harvey Weinstein. “We hope that this program will invigorate the desire to experience unique films among American audiences.”